Empleo

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 10 Jan 2017

UNICEF MEXICO

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of thejob Under the direct supervision of the Corporate Fundraising Specialist (NO-C) and in close collaboration with the different Programme areas of de country office, this post assists in the planning, leads the implementation and makes impact’s evaluations of initiatives related to corporate social responsibility on children rights framed in the social & resource mobilization plan of the country office.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Summary of key functions/accountabilities: Supports the work of the country office in:

Supports the preparation of the annual activity plan related to corporate social responsibility on children rights framed in the social & resource mobilization plan of the country office. Proposes key priorities, defines annual activity plans, establishes key performance indicators and provides relevant information on CSR opportunities and trends in the country and its linkages with global initiatives lead by UNICEF.

Undertakes the implementation of the CSR activity plan by mapping key stakeholders and potential allies, coordinating meetings with relevant counterparts, preparing presentations, participating in forums related to CSR, drafting agreements and following up the implementation of activities agreed with partners. When fundraising opportunities arises, derives to the determined focal point within the corporate fundraising unit.

Responsible for gathering information, developing contents and ensuring the quality assurance of materials, documents and publications locally developed or adapted from other countries in regards to CSR initiatives with the corporate sector in different Programme areas.

Monitors the performance of the different activities implemented as part of CSR activity plan of the country office. Alerts on major delays in implementation and proposes ways to overcome difficulties or challenges affecting the CSR objectives.

Prepares progress and final reports and impact assessments related to the different activities and initiatives framed in the CSR activity plan. Contributes to the preparation of the Country Office Annual Report, fills information in the Results Assessment Module and submits other specific reports required by HQs in regard to CSR.

Liaises with the different Programme areas, civil society organizations, PFP Headquarters and National Committees for UNICEF whose support and proper coordination is essential to achieve CSR objectives.

Key end results

CSR activity plan clearly stated in terms of priorities, objectives, milestones and impact indicators.

CSR activity plan timely and efficiently implemented.

CSR materials, documents and publications locally developed or adapted from external sources counts with a quality assurance process before being issued to external counterparts involved in the CSR implementation plan.

Impact evaluation over CSR initiatives is timely monitored and analyzed. Deviations against the plan are early alerted.

Progress and final reports related to the different activities and initiatives framed in CSR activity plan are timely prepared.

Relationships with internal and external counterparts are fluidly maintained and nurtured for an optimum implementation of the CSR activity plan.

Impact of Results

The work performed by the Corporate Alliances Officer (CSR) will positively impact in the efficient and timely implementation of the annual CSR activity plan by planning, leading the implementation and making impact’s evaluations of initiatives related to corporate social responsibility on children rights framed in the social & resource mobilization plan of the country office. This results in an integrated and broader interaction with private sector stakeholders and potential partners.

Competencies and level of proficiency required

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication [II]

Working with People [II]

Drive for Results [II]

Functional Competencies:

Relating and Networking [I]

Persuading and Influencing [II]

Planning and Organizing [I]

Entrepreneurial Thinking [I]

Recruitment Qualifications

Education:University degree in Corporate Social Responsibility, Public Administration, Business Administration or other related humanistic field. Specialized training in Corporate Social Responsibility desirable.

Experience:One year of relevant professional experience in Corporate Social Responsibility including specific experience in cultivating relations with external partners, either in the public or the private sector. Familiarity with Government and/or Programmatic Corporate Engagement would be an asset.

Previous work experience with UN System and /or experience in human and children rights as an asset.

Language Requirements:Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Candidates must be of Mexican Nationality

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=501880

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 10 Jan 2017

UNICEF MEXICO

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Position Under the direct supervision of the Fundraising Officer (NO-B) and in close collaboration with the different functional areas of de private sector fundraising (PSFR) team, this post is responsible for the optimum implementation of the individual donors’ acquisition plan, framed in the Annual Fundraising Work plan.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Assists in the preparation of the annual Individuals Fundraising Plan in regards to donors’ acquisition that is part of the Fundraising Annual Work-plan by gathering forecasts of income and expenses from each acquisition channel, ensuring the quality and relevance of the key performance indicators proposed by each acquisition channel and providing relevant information on opportunities and trends in the market.

Responsible for ensuring the right and timely implementation of the different channels that are part of the individual donors’ acquisition activity plan aimed to acquire new pledge and one-off donors as well as leads to be later converted into donors.

Responsible for the quality assurance of the different fundraising materials developed or updated such as pitch cards, flyers, info-graphs and presentations.

Monitors the performance of the different channels implemented as part of the individual donors’ acquisition plan. Alerts on underperforming and over performing channels for an optimized implementation of the investment and resources allocated to that end.

Gathers information from different donors’ acquisition channels implemented along the year to prepare reports and dashboards required by the Fundraising Specialist.

Advices on different tools and requirements for an optimum implementation of individual donors’ acquisition work plan. Sustain with quality information and analysis the requests for incorporating new tools and resources as part of the donors’ acquisition infrastructure and network of suppliers.

Liaises with the different donors’ acquisition specialists based in Geneva HQs (Telemarketing, Face to Face, DRTV, Digital and Mobile among others).

Coordinates the rapid and efficient activation of emergency fundraising plans within the team driving each acquisition channel.

Key end results

Donors’ acquisition annual work-plan clearly stated in terms of priorities, objectives and key performance indicators.

Different acquisition channels timely and efficiently implemented along the year with balanced resources according to the size and weight of each channel.

Fundraising materials to support the implementation of the different donors’ acquisition channels are developed with high standards of quality in terms of content, design and finishing.

Key performance indicators timely monitored and analyzed. Deviations against the plan early alerted with proposals for overcoming challenges and limitations.

Reports and dashboards related to the different donors’ acquisition channels are timely prepared and submitted with a quality assurance process involved.

Relationships with internal and external counterparts are fluidly maintained and nurtured for an optimum implementation of the donors’ acquisition work plan.

Emergency fundraising plans for the different channels involved in donors’ acquisition are rapidly and efficiently coordinated.

Impact of Results

The work performed by the Fundraising Officer (Prospection) will positively impact in terms of the expansion and diversification of fundraising channels directly related to the acquisition of new individual donors with a focus on pledge giving. This results in a strengthened fundraising income mix mainly characterized by its sustainability, predictability and non-conditionality.

Competencies and level of proficiency required

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication [II]

Working with People [II]

Drive for Results [II]

Functional Competencies

Relating and Networking [I]

Persuading and Influencing [II]

Planning and Organizing [I]

Entrepreneurial Thinking [I]

Recruitment Qualifications

Education:University degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communication Sciences, Business Administration or other related humanistic field.

Experience:One year of relevant professional work experience in marketing, promotions, commercial or fundraising areas. Experience in working for international organizations doing fundraising would be an asset.

Language Requirements:Fluency in Spanish and English is required

Candidates must be of Mexican Nationality

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=501878

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 22 Jan 2017

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) es la agencia de desarrollo de la comunidad católica de Estados Unidos que trabaja alrededor del mundo. CRS desarrolla sus actividades en México desde 2011, implementando proyectos en materia de migración, construcción de paz, desarrollo de mejores oportunidades en población rural y emergencias. Las labores de CRS reflejan y expresan los principios católicos sociales, aunque la organización atiende a sus beneficiarios y beneficiarias con base en sus necesidades sin fijarse en raza, credo o nacionalidad.

Descripción del Puesto:

Nombre del Puesto: Coordinador de Proyectos

Lugar: Ciudad De México

Grado: PM-I

Departamento: CRS México

Mando Superior: Jefa de Oficina

Resumen de Responsabilidades:

El Coordinador de Proyectos (CP) será el responsable de asegurar el éxito en la implementación de los proyectos que se realizan en el país, así como de contribuir al buen desarrollo de las relaciones con los socios locales de la organización. Con la supervisión y guía de la Jefa de Oficina y con el apoyo del equipo CRS-México; el CP será responsable de colaborar en la implementación, monitoreo, supervisión y evaluación general de los proyectos que estén a su cargo en el programa país. Además, debe proveer apoyo programático a los demás integrantes del equipo de trabajo, y ayudar en el manejo de las relaciones con las contrapartes del programa.

Responsabilidades Específicas:

1. Gestión de Programas:

2. Supervisar que los proyectos y sus actividades diarias se desarrollen conforme a la dirección establecida en el Acuerdo de Donación con las contrapartes. Esto implica supervisar las actividades relacionadas a la implementación programática, las estrategias de monitoreo y evaluación, el seguimiento financiero de las actividades programáticas y dar apoyo a la plantilla laboral programática de las contrapartes.

3. Colaborar en la planeación estratégica programática de manera que se establezcan objetivos de alta calidad y que se adhieran a los estándares técnicos que CRS o los donantes puedan establecer o tengan establecidos.

4. Utilizar herramientas apropiadas de planeación, supervisión y seguimiento del progreso en los proyectos implementados, así como para la adecuada utilización de los recursos destinados para el mismo.

5. Colaborar con los equipos programáticos de los proyectos durante las fases de preparación, asesorías, requerimientos técnicos, selección de entidades externas de apoyo para los proyectos implementados. Además, asegurar el cumplimiento de los acuerdos generados por CRS y de los estatutos legales y técnicos que las autoridades y legislaciones locales puedan exigir.

6. Contribuir al desarrollo e implementación de sistemas de Monitoreo y Evaluación utilizando las herramientas y recursos adecuadas que CRS dispone para maximizar el impacto de los proyectos en sus beneficiarios.

7. Otorgar apoyo permanente para el desarrollo profesional de las contrapartes locales de la organización proporcionándoles orientación, retroalimentación y oportunidades de aprendizaje.

8. Identificar las necesidades de asistencia técnica que CRS o sus contrapartes pudieran necesitar, y ayudar en el desarrollo de solicitudes específicas de asistencia técnica del equipo regional o de expertos externos cuando sea apropiado.

9. Mantener al corriente la documentación relacionada a la aprobación, implementación y monitoreo de proyectos.

10. Promover el constante intercambio de conocimientos con otras oficinas de CRS involucradas en procesos programáticos similares para asegurar la construcción de buenas prácticas.

11. Participar en evento externos y del programa país con el fin de identificar otras posibles áreas de trabajo potenciales, así como nuevos aliados estratégicos para CRS

12. Fomentar el uso de herramientas de tecnologías de la información que faciliten y apoyen la alta calidad en la implementación de los proyectos que se desarrollan.

13. Vínculos con Socios Locales y Fortalecimiento de Capacidades:

· Promover una excelente y colaborativa relación de trabajo con los socios locales.

· Gestionar las relaciones, negociaciones e intensas comunicaciones con las contrapartes en todas las fases de implementación del ciclo de proyectos que se desarrollen bajo su responsabilidad, así como facilitar la coordinación con ellos en materia de gestión de conocimiento, aprendizaje y fortalecimiento de capacidades.

· Promover el involucramiento de las contrapartes en todas las fases del ciclo de proyectos.

· Identificar posibles necesidades en materia de fortalecimiento de capacidades en las contrapartes y organizar actividades que promuevan el apoyo de CRS para solventar las mismas

1. Informes y Reportes Programáticos:

· Asegurar la presentación en tiempo, forma y calidad la elaboración y presentación de reportes narrativos para los donantes, reportes de rendimiento de los proyectos, tablas de seguimiento de indicadores, líneas de base e informes evaluativos finales.

· Generar análisis y recomendaciones respecto a la dirección estratégica de los proyectos, así como incidentes o factores internos o externos que pudieran afectar a la implementación programática de los proyectos o puedan afectar el desarrollo futuro de otros.

1. Planeación Financiera y Cumplimiento de Presupuestos

· Asegurar el adecuado manejo financiero de los proyectos en coordinación con el equipo financiero de CRS.

· Asegurar que la gestión de los proyectos se realice conforme a las regulaciones de los donantes

· Apoyar en la preparación presupuestaria financiera de las contrapartes de modo que estén alineadas con sus necesidades programáticas.

· Revisar y asegurar la presentación en tiempo y forma de los reportes financieros de las contrapartes en coordinación con el equipo financiero de CRS.

· En colaboración con el equipo financiero de CRS, revisar y analizar comparativamente los reportes financieros para tomar las medidas necesarias para asegurar la gestión adecuada en la utilización de los mismos durante la implementación de los proyectos.

1. Representación, Coordinación y Comunicación:

· Participar en reuniones de planeación regulares con el equipo de CRS y con las contrapartes, así como en reuniones y eventos con otras organizaciones implementadoras, agencias de gobierno u organizaciones sociales.

· Colaborar con la elaboración de documentación previa necesaria para las reuniones, así como en la elaboración de minutas y presentación de resultados de las mismas.

· Ayudar con la coordinación de visitas externas de CRS, donantes u otros socios estratégicos cuando se requiera.

· Colaborar con la representación de CRS ante autoridades locales o donantes relacionados con los diferentes proyectos que se ejecutan.

· Coordinarse con otros integrantes del equipo de trabajo en otras actividades que se requieran para los proyectos que se encentran implementándose.

· Negociar y mediar, cuando sea necesario, con actores estratégicos locales durante la vida del proyecto.

1. Actividades Programáticas Generales:

· Colaborar con el diseño, implementación y supervisión de los proyectos que CRS desarrolla.

· Promueve el intercambio de información y de habilidades dentro del equipo de trabajo, con otros coordinadores de proyecto de la región y con contrapartes.

· Apoyo a otros integrantes del equipo de CRS cuando lo requieran.

Relaciones Laborales Clave:

Internas: Jefa de Oficina, Representante de País, integrantes del equipo financiero y programático de CRS.

Externas: Socios locales, organizaciones locales e internacionales, autoridades locales, donantes, líderes locales, entre otros.

Competencias Blandas:

Estas tienen sus raíces en la misión, valores y primeros principios que guían a CRS, y son necesarias para cada integrante de la planta laboral de la organización para desarrollar sus responsabilidades y lograr los resultados esperados.

• Servir con integridad
• Relaciones constructivas
• Promocionar el aprendizaje

Competencias Programáticas de Calidad:

• Construye y lidera equipos de manera efectiva
• Colabora con el desarrollo de sus compañeros laborales.
• Promueve el crecimiento del programa país.
• Se enfoca en la calidad

Competencias Personales:

• Necesario – Habilidad para desarrollar varias actividades programáticas a la vez, incluidas el diseño de proyectos, armado de presupuesto, seguimiento de gastos, monitoreo y evaluación, generación de informes.
• Necesario – Habilidad para trabajar de forma independiente pero coordinada con otros integrantes del equipo.
• Necesario – Habilidad para liderar equipos multiculturales y con un alto respecto por la diversidad cultural.
• Necesario – Capacidades analíticas y organizacionales.
• Preferente – Experiencia en fortalecimiento de habilidades de contrapartes.
• Necesario – Capacidad para trabajar, comprender y apoyar socios eclesiales.
• Necesario – Excelente comunicación verbal y escrita en inglés y español.
• Necesario – Manejo adecuado de Microsoft Office.
• Preferente – Experiencia trabajando con fondos de agencias internacionales.
• Preferente – Conocimiento de las guías para trabajo en emergencias de CRS.

Calificaciones:

• Título de licenciatura en algún área relacionada con desarrollo social, investigación, análisis cuantitativo y cualitativo (Ciencias Sociales, Relaciones Internacionales, Sociología, Ciencia Política, Economía, etc.). Experiencia en trabajo de campo será altamente valorada.
• Mínimo tres años de experiencia laboral en proyectos de desarrollo.
• Entendimiento conceptual del Ciclo de Vida de Proyectos y Gestión de Proyectos. Habilidades analíticas necesarias.
• Experiencia de trabajo con comunidades, organizaciones sociales, resolución de conflictos con actores locales será altamente valorada.
• Excelente capacidad verbal y escrita en español e inglés
• Capacidad para trabajar bajo presión.
• Buenas habilidades para el trabajo en equipo.
• Habilidad para representar a la organización en reuniones de alto nivel con donantes, autoridades eclesiales, y autoridades gubernamentales.
• Disponibilidad de viajar el 50% de su tiempo laboral.

How to apply:

I usted se encuentra interesado en aplicar a la presente vacante, favor de enviar su CV y una carta de presentación y motivación exponiendo por qué considera que usted es la persona idónea para ocupar la vacante a crsenmexico@gmail.com

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 31 Jan 2017

Counterpart International helps people build better lives and more durable futures, community by community. We equip individuals, organizations and communities-our counterparts- to become solution creators in their own families, communities, regions and countries. We work with them in some of the world’s most challenging places to tackle social, economic, environmental, health and governance issues that threaten their lives and undermine their futures. For more information on Counterpart, please visit our website at www.Counterpart.org

Summary:

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Finance & Administration Manager to supervise the financial, accounting, operational, fiscal and administrative functions of the Participation for Responsive Governance (CPRG) Program. This individual will ensure strict and timely compliance with all applicable Honduran laws, donor (USAID) and Counterpart’s norms, policies and procedures. This is a full-time position based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. This position will report to the Chief of Party (CoP).

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Manage the financial and operational functions of the Program, including but not limited to management and supervision of project procurement, logistics and human resources operational processes, ensuring compliance with USAID’s and Counterpart’s policies and procedures as well as with local laws and regulations while applying the best financial and accounting practices.;

· Prepare the Program’s and organization’s monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, including tracking, reporting, and documenting cost share requirements;

· Prepare and coordinate the preparation of budgets, projections and monthly monitoring expenses;

· Maintain and update the Program’s financial accounts;

· Lead and coordinate the Finance and Administration team to support the administrative, logistic and financial processes in order to support the implementation of Program activities;

· Review and ensure that all recruiting and selection processes for both employees and consultants follow transparent and rigorous procedures and comply with the required documentation and approvals;

· Oversee the project’s management/implementation of human resources policies and procedures as well as compliance with applicable labor and fiscal laws and regulations;

· Ensure efficient use of the Program’s assets and the continuous and smooth functioning of the Honduran office’s facilities, infrastructure and equipment;

· Conduct an internal auditing process for the organization’s financial and administrative procedures, ensuring compliance with all Counterpart’s and USAID’s rules and regulations;

· Coordinate disbursements and reconciliations of the grants program;

· In coordination with USAID, guarantee an efficient use of all fiscal benefits granted by the Honduran government to NGOs

· Recommend improvements or changes to the financial and administrative policies and procedures, as well as manage the implementation of approved policies;

· Keep informed and up-to-date on approved changes to the country’s laws and regulations as they apply to the organization and the Program’s activities, making appropriate recommendations to the Program Leadership for implementation and compliance;

· Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance;

· A minimum of five years of management-level experience in financial, administrative, and accounting areas;

· Knowledge and experience with donor-funded Programs, preferably USAID;

· Knowledge and extensive experience using Microsoft Office, QuickBooks and/or other financial software, Internet, Skype and similar e-communications;

· Knowledge of the Honduran fiscal and banking systems;

· Strong staff management and team-building skills, influencing and promoting a positive working environment;

· Demonstrated leadership, management, decision-making and positive interpersonal skills;

· Ability to perform efficiently independently and under pressure and as an effective team member;

· Strong attention to details;

· Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills;

· Excellent oral and written communications skills;

· Verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish;

· Ability to think strategically and to act in the best interests of the organization as a whole

Preferred

· Strong sense of responsibility;

· Punctuality and commitment;

· Positive attitude and interpersonal skills;

· Good Judgment

How to apply:

All those interested in this position please apply via this link https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*B3865F17857AD1B9

Organization: Project Concern International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 31 Jan 2017

The Associate Technical Advisor, Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation position is based in Guatemala City, Guatemala**.** The position provides monitoring, learning, evaluation technical assistance to field office staff and programs in the Latin America and Caribbean region, including Guatemala, Nicaragua and Bolivia. Priority areas of focus include: providing on-site technical assistance and capacity building in monitoring, learning and evaluation (MLE) systems for ongoing projects, designing MLE systems and processes for new projects, ensuring consistent quality of MLE activities and deliverables. The position will be asked to network and liaise with other international PVO/NGO MLE professionals, donor organizations and others as appropriate in the Latin America region to strengthen PCI’s MLE and related efforts. This position reports directly to PCI’s Guatemala country director but will indirectly report to the headquarter director of MLE. The position will work closely with regional country directors and the director of the HQ MLE department to ensure effective responses to LAC region MLE needs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:**

Provide MLE technical support to new and existing programs in the Latin American region (50%):

• Provide on-site and remote technical assistance in MLE system design and rollout for new programs in the LAC region
• Monitor implementation of MLE plans and provide technical assistance as needed.
• Support the coordination, design and implementation of project baseline, mid-term and final evaluations, including baseline assessments and research studies in the Latino America region.
• Provide supportive supervision, coaching and mentoring to local MLE counterparts in assigned countries.
• Support and contribute to the organizational initiative to ensure program quality and the application of strategies and methodologies to support greater quality and innovative programs.
• Provide technical assistance in Management Information System design and implementation, including mobile data collection.
• Network and liaise with other international PVO/NGO MLE professionals, donor organizations and others as appropriate in the Latin America region.
• Provide technical review and edit drafts and/or write sections of reports to donors in order to enhance the quality of reports.
• Maintain effective coordination and/or provision of technical assistance on reporting as needed for relevant programs.

Knowledge Management and Capacity Building (30%)

• Support the MLE capacity building and program quality agenda for the LAC region.

• Support the design and implementation of key studies to inform programmatic decision-making, project designs and institutional learning, and oversee research partnerships with universities.

• Conduct regular staff workshops to facilitate the process of documenting lessons learned, challenges, and opportunities to improve field practice.

• Support PCI LAC staff to identify and optimize the use of internal program data, technical strategies and existing best practices, lessons learned and research across key sectors.

• Produce and disseminate high quality project case studies, success stories, best practices and lessons learned that are supported with an evidence-base, beneficiary testimonials, impact/comparative data and other relevant information.

• Support the development of and relationship with national, municipal and local government counterparts, local and international universities, private sector entities, and community based organizations.

• Provide support for preparation and submission of abstracts to priority conferences.

• Provide support for the development of manuscripts for publication, including adaptation of conference or resource materials, and generation of original content.

• Identify opportunities and provide support to share PCI’s MLE and other program best and promising practices with donors, other international PVO/NGOs and other relevant entities, with a focus on opportunities in the Latin America region.

• Support the implementation of a global and organization-wide evaluation and results reporting system in LAC countries.

Support the development of new and/or expanded programs, including proposal preparation, program design and planning (20%):

• Assist in writing, developing, and/or reviewing project proposals and detailed implementation plans.
• Provide assistance on design of programs, projects, and studies, including writing, review and provision of feedback on selected program/project/study designs, survey methodology and findings; performance monitoring plans, evaluation methodology and findings.

How to apply:

1. Advanced degree. Masters required in Public Health, Biological, Environmental, Social Welfare or Social Science, Agriculture and Nutrition with broad-based expertise in research design and operational methods.
2. Two to four years of professional experience in research and MLE related to international development programs and sound experience in planning, programming and evaluation.
3. Understanding and experience with program MLE with experience with a variety of US Government donors (i.e. USAID, USDA, PEPFAR, CDC) strongly preferred
4. Demonstrated capacity to identify and facilitate access to financial, material, organizational (partnerships) and individual (consultants, interns, volunteers) resources both internally and externally for effective implementation of the MLE strategy
5. International NGO work experience in project or program leadership
6. Experience in integrated community development and civil society capacity building
7. Familiarity with and sensitivity to gender issues
8. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, including knowledge of common statistical software packages, health information technologies and software applications, relational database systems and web technologies
9. Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research techniques, including planning of studies, determining variables, selecting appropriate sampling methodologies, developing bibliographical and other sources of data, and preparation of research reports; general knowledge of statistical principles and procedures, including methods of collecting statistical data, simple correlation methods and sampling techniques.
10. Experience working with data management and results reporting systems
11. Excellent written and verbal communications skills; for a variety of audiences
12. Strong interpersonal, facilitation and coordination of team process skills
13. Proven leadership skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
14. Experience working in Latin America required
15. Spanish and English language capacity required
16. Ability to travel internationally, including to remote and/or resource-limited areas (25-30%)

Job Location Guatemala City, Guatemala

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 15 Jan 2017

ACDI/VOCA was awarded the Program of Alliances for Reconciliation in Colombia with a four-year life of project (LOP) from May 27, 2016 through May 30, 2020. The objective of this $55 million activity is to ensure that Colombians are better prepared to come to terms with the past, strengthen communities’ capacity to mitigate conflicts, and actively advance reconciliation. By the end of this activity, USAID­ with the commitment of the Government of Colombia (GOC)-expects to enhance the GOC’s capacity to address truth telling and memory by strengthening the Truth Commission and the Center for Historical Memory, increase civil society’s knowledge of the consequences of the conflict and awareness of the importance of reconciliation, and support behavioral change around reconciliation by fostering strategic alliances with the public and private sectors to support community reconciliation initiatives.

Summary: The Reporting Specialist (RS) is responsible for helping to develop key program communications efforts to ensure the adequate awareness and reporting of program progress and accomplishments. The RS will maintain a knowledge management platform of accurate information and will be contribute to the production of all regular internal and external programmatic reporting, including weekly, biweekly, quarterly, annual, final, and ad hoc reports. The RS will respond to urgent requests for program performance information, in collaboration with the Reporting Manager, and the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager. The RS will also assist the implementation of the internal communications strategy (internal newsletters, events, brownbag seminars, etc.). The RS will be responsible for ongoing implementation of the Marking and Branding Strategy. The RS will report to the Reporting Manager and collaborate closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, the Strategic Communications Specialist and the Objective Managers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the programmatic reporting and communications strategies as the Reporting Manager requests.

• Contribute to the design of a knowledge management strategy and maintenance of a searchable knowledge management platform that hosts annual implementation plans, all programmatic information and reporting, and photography and videography libraries.

• Write weekly, quarterly, annual, final, and ad-hoc project reports, presentations, case studies, success stories, press releases, vignettes, and updates for submission to the donor and other stakeholders as the Reporting Manager requests.

• In coordination with the Reporting Manager and Objective Managers, participate in discussions, facilitate information collection, and develop and/or translate into English the annual implementation plans, quarterly reports, final report, and other deliverables and documents to be submitted to the USAID for review and/or approval.

• Conduct site visits to meet community stakeholders, local government officials, and program staff to collect information and report on best practices, lessons learned, successes, and challenges.

• With assistance from audiovisual staff, develop graphics, maps, flow charts, and diagrams for reports, presentations, and handouts.

• With assistance from audiovisual staff and the Strategic Communications Specialist, develop videography and photography material (with Media Release forms) for internal and/or external publications, the ACDIVOCA website, and use for external events such as conferences.

• Provide high-level editorial assistance to the publication of all project reporting and communications including any special reports as identified by the COP and Reporting Manager.

• Contribute to programmatic external communications including letters to government officials and stakeholders and outreach materials, ensuring quality and consistent communications.

• In coordination with the Reporting Manager, ensure adherence to the project’s approved Branding and Marking plan, Communications and Outreach Strategy, as well as alignment with other relevant USG communications protocols.

• In coordination with the Reporting Manager, provide Spanish-English and English-Spanish translations of Program documentation as required by the COP, DCOP, or other departments.

• Provide assistance with proposal development for relevant ACDI/VOCA proposals for Colombia or other areas, as appropriate and required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, journalism, or communications plus at least three years of professional experience.

• Native-level English speaker; Spanish language fluency. Excellent communication and reporting skills in English, with the ability to communicate clearly in Spanish.

• Demonstrated experience in Spanish-English and English-Spanish translations.

• Technical and/or research-related writing experience.

• Demonstrated experience in developing targeted reporting/communications tools and documenting program results for diverse cultural and social audiences, including donors, government officials, and other key stakeholders.

• Familiarity with USAID or similar international donor reporting requirements preferred. Experience with USAID’s Marking and Branding requirements preferred.

• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of/familiarity with Photoshop, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work independently, under tight deadlines and on high-profile, complex projects.

• Strong interpersonal skills, cross-cultural aptitude, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

• Experience working in developing countries, with experience in Colombia preferred.

How to apply:

Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs or http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E55569361D43717B7E59192F77501D6F02627B4D. No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. ACDI/VOCA will never solicit a payment from any applicant.

Organization: Médecins du Monde
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 09 Mar 2017

Médicos del Mundo, asociación médica militante de la solidaridad internacional, se compromete desde hace 30 años a atender a las poblaciones más vulnerables aquí y en el extranjero, a dar testimonio de las barreras que se identifican en lo concerniente al acceso a la atención sanitaria y a obtener mejoras sostenibles de las políticas de sanidad para todos. Como asociación independiente, actuamos más allá de la atención sanitaria, denunciando las violaciones de la dignidad y de los derechos humanos y trabajando para mejorar la situación de las poblaciones que se encuentran en situación de precariedad. A nivel internacional, MdM trabaja en 4 países repartidos en todos los continentes y se centra en cuatro cuestiones prioritarias (la atención de los migrantes y desplazados, la promoción de la salud sexual y reproductiva, la lucha contra el VIH y la reducción de los riesgos vinculados al uso de drogas, las crisis y los conflictos).

MDM interviene en las áreas rurales de los departamentos de Nariño, Meta y Guaviare, donde las acciones de los diversos actores armados del conflicto confluyen. En esas zonas, la economía se mueve por la producción y comercialización de la coca y la minería ilegal. MdM implementa desde hace varios años, una estrategia adaptable y flexible, que trata de responder a las necesidades más urgentes de las poblaciones a través de tres ejes interconectados entre si: asistencia con servicios móviles de salud primaria y apoyo psicosocial, acciones de fortalecimiento comunitario e incidencia.

DESCRIPCION DEL PUESTO :

Usted trabaja bajo la supervisión jerárquica de la coordinadora general y bajo la supervisión técnica del responsable financiero de la unidad América Latina en la sede. Su misión será garantizar la buena gestión administrativa, financiera, logística y humana de la misión de Médecins du Monde en Colombia. Además, deberá reforzar las competencias técnicas de los equipos de coordinación en el terreno y del encargado administrativo y logístico.

Usted se responsabilizará de la aplicación de la política administrativa, de recursos humanos, de finanzas y de logística de la misión. Para ello, supervisará todos los procesos relacionados con la gestión del personal expatriado y local, los aspectos jurídicos, la contabilidad, los presupuestos, los procedimientos financieros, los protocolos de seguridad y los procedimientos de logística.

Velará por el respeto y cumplimiento de las normas de seguridad y el reglamento interno.

Llevará la relación con auditores internos y externos y apoyará en la búsqueda de fondos y el cumplimiento de las obligaciones contractuales de los donantes.

Contará con un equipo de 3 personas a su cargo y supervisará técnicamente a 13 personas en el terreno.

CONDICIONES :

Estatus : Empleado

Contrato : Contrato temporal

Duración : 12 meses

Fecha de inicio: a mediados de febrero 2017
Visitas frecuentes en el terreno (30%)

Salida sin familia

PERFIL REQUERIDO :

Experiencia significativa como coordinador administrativo
Experiencia en coordinación de equipos, capacidad de liderazgo
Conocimiento del programa SAGA apreciado
Flexibilidad y organización
Buenas capacidades de decisión y de adaptación para enfrentarse a contextos y situaciones estresantes
Diplomacia y buenas capacidades de comunicación
Buen conocimiento del pack office
Idiomas :
Excelente manejo del español, escrito y verbal
Buen manejo verbal del inglés o del francés
Ud se compromete, acepta compartir los valores de Médicos del Mundo y adhiere a su modelo asociativo.

NO SE TRAMITAR Á CANDIDATURA POR TELEFONO

Medecins du Monde se reserva el derecho de cerrar el proceso de reclutamiento antes de la fecha indicada.

MdM se compromete a actuar a favor de la integración de las personas con discapacidad y a luchar contra todas las discriminaciones.

How to apply:

Haga clic en el siguiente enlace si desea presentar una solicitud :

https://mdm.profilsearch.com/recrute/intranet/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1806&idpartenaire=128

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Dominican Republic
Closing date: 16 Dec 2016

Asistente Administrativa (Contratista Individual)

Introducción:

UNICEF, junto con el gobierno dominicano, implementa el programa de País 2012-2017. Para asegurar la eficiencia y calidad de la asistencia técnica que UNICEF provee al gobierno, socios y otras contrapartes, el apoyo administrativo para los programas forma un parte indispensable del programa de cooperación de UNICEF en la República Dominicana.

Durante el periodo entre enero y marzo del año 2017, UNICEF realizará un proceso de concurso del puesto fijo del Asistente Administrativa para los programas de salud y educación. Es necesario contar con un apoyo profesional de un/a contratista individual durante este periodo en fin de garantizar un apoyo técnico de calidad de UNICEF República Dominicana hacia el gobierno dominicano y otras contrapartes.

Justificación

UNICEF República Dominicana no cuenta con la capacidad adicional para cubrir el apoyo administrativo de los programas de salud y educación durante el periodo de concurso.

Objetivo de la consultoría

Bajo la supervisión directa, provee asistencia administrativa para los programas de salud y educación, sus oficiales y consultores.

Tareas principales

La consultora completará las tareas descritas a continuación, y elaborará informes de trabajo según se especifica en la forma de pago:

Porcentaje

20%

Coordina la preparación de borradores en VISION (Requisitions, Funds Commitments, Fund reservations, Documentos face en ZHACT (payments), Travels, y otros). Provee seguimiento a estos procesos administrativos con las áreas correspondientes.

30%

Capacitación, seguimiento y apoyo a las contrapartes en HACT (FACEs), realiza visitas programáticas de HACT. Seguimiento a solicitudes y liquidaciones. Asume la posición de back up para asistente de finanzas y asistente administrativa de las áreas programáticas de protección y gestión de conocimiento y también es back up del punto focal de HACT.

20%

Prepara documentación para Comité Revisión de Contratos, de Revisión de Programa, para realización de pagos y gestión de la información para la creación de vendors. Redacta correspondencias para las firmas de las supervisoras, utilizando estilos correctos.

15%

Provee apoyo a la organización de talleres, presentaciones y reuniones programáticas. Toma minutas/notas de las reuniones cuando es necesario. Organiza citas y viajes para supervisoras y consultores de los programas correspondientes, recibe las visitas, responde y realiza llamadas, responde a las demandas rutinarias para la información.

10%

Mantiene documentos oficiales archivados de forma física y electrónica con toda la documentación requerida. Organiza un archivo actualizado de acuerdo a temas específicos que maneja las áreas programáticas.

5%

Desempeña otras tareas según sea requerido.

Supervisión del Contrato, Frecuencia de las revisiones del trabajo, y entrega de los productos

El/la contratista individual tendrá dos supervisoras: 1) Oficial de Sobrevivencia y Desarrollo (NOB); y 2) Oficial de Educación (NOB) de UNICEF República Dominicana.

Duración de la contratación.

La duración de la contratación será de 3 meses desde 9 de Enero hasta 31 de Marzo, 2017.

Forma de pagos: mensual al final de cada mes, sujeto a entrega y aprobación del informe mensual. La aprobación será realizada por el oficial de salud.

Competencias o conocimientos/experiencia especializada requerida:

Por la naturaleza de la consultoría, se requiere un/a consultor/a con las siguientes capacidades y competencias:

Formación académica

Grado Universitario como licenciada en administración, contabilidad, u otras carreras afines.

Experiencia/conocimiento

3 años mínimo de la experiencia como un/a asistente administrativa o secretaria necesario.

Conocimiento excelente del uso de la computadora (Word, Excel, PPT) necesario.

Excelente dominio de español, y buen nivel de inglés necesario.

Experiencia profesional previa con el sistema de Naciones Unidas preferable.

Competencias

Buen nivel de comunicación y relaciones interpersonales.

Forma de aplicación

Las personas interesadasdeben ser ciudadanos dominicanos, contar con autorización para laborar o tener documento de residencia legal en el país.

Para aplicaciones, la persona interesada deberá aplicar a través del portal de oportunidades de empleo de UNICEF:

https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=501780

UNICEF se reserva el derecho de retener la totalidad o una parte del pago si el desempeño no es satisfactorio, si el trabajo/resultados están incompletos o no se entregan, o por incumplimiento de los plazos.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=501780

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 06 Jan 2017

Job Title: Chief of Party I-Food For Progress
Division: LACRO
Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Reports to: Head of Programs
FSLA: Exempt

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Note: Position is contingent upon approval of proposal**

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About CRS: **

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 90 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs.

Job Background/Summary:

Since its start in 1959, Catholic Relief Services Honduras has grown into a diversified and innovative program, leading the way in promoting holistic human development for the creation of a just and peaceful society. The program focuses in an integrated way on three sectors: water-smart agriculture, education, and at-risk youth. CRS also supports activities in water infrastructure, and in disaster prevention and mitigation activities. A common theme across all programs is capacity strengthening of local partners and influence-building.

Over the years, CRS Honduras has built a solid reputation for bringing water to poor and isolated rural communities, and for tackling other development challenges, ranging from health to agriculture, peacebuilding, infrastructure, microfinance, and education. Among its array of projects, CRS Honduras is implementing a USDA-funded Food for Education project, which serves over 50,000 students in all public schools in the department of Intibucá. In recent years, CRS has developed expertise in “water-smart agriculture” using coffee as a major crop contributing to climate resilience and livelihoods of smallholder farmers. This background places CRS in a competitive position for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) global call for proposals under its Food for Progress program (FFPr). The Food for Progress (FFPr) program aims to improve agricultural production and expand trade of agricultural products in developing countries, including Honduras where the focus is on coffee, beans and horticultural products.

The Chief of Party (COP) will provide the vision and overall leadership to the program team. S/he will be responsible for overseeing the overall management of the project including the quality of programmatic implementation (including monitoring, evaluation and learning) and administrative elements of the project, including the coordination of all consortium partners, and monitoring the budget. S/he will also serve as the primary point of contact to USDA as well as public, private and non-government stakeholders.

The COP is responsible for ensuring compliance in USDA grants including oversight of partner budgets, finance and administration, and reporting to USDA. The COP is responsible for ensuring that project results are achieved on time and on budget, including strategies for phase out and sustainability; and that the budget is expended as planned.

The COP will be a senior leader from the agricultural development sector. As such, s/he will ensure that the project contributes to the thought leadership of the industry and consolidates CRS as a leading agency in the agricultural sector in Honduras. The COP is also responsible for leveraging this position for future growth within this sector for the agency.

The candidate will operate within the organizational structure of CRS while coordinating the roles and activities of staff from other consortium member organizations in the implementation of the program interventions. The successful candidate will also be responsible for representing the FFPr Program to major stakeholders, especially USDA and key relevant ministries within the country.

Job Responsibilities:

Program Quality

• Lead the design and implementation of the FFPr Project with an innovative program lens, designing pilot solutions to existing development issues.
• With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure program’s strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards through annual and quarterly activity planning and budget forecasts.
• Ensure that vision and plans for the program are innovative and are in line with CRS agency and country program strategies.
• Lead quarterly technical review of implementation plans for the project and ensure appropriate actions are taken to meet implementation timelines and commitments.
• In collaboration with program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that best practices and lessons learned are documented and disseminated.
• Coordinate with M&E department to oversee the design and implementation of the program’s monitoring and evaluation system, using appropriate forms, procedures, and tools for data collection and analysis as the basis for measuring, documenting and reporting of project performance and outcomes.
• Ensure that M&E lessons learned from results of program monitoring and evaluation are incorporated into the design and execution of program activities to meet stated objectives and needs of the beneficiary populations.
• Integrate project interventions with other CRS programs as appropriate through linkages with other service providers.
• Ensure that processes are anchored in CRS ProPack methodologies, Integral Human Development (IHD), the Justice Lens, the Gender Lens and CRS Partnership principles.

Management

• Ensure staff compliance with all CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
• Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.
• Carry out quarterly financial tracking and reporting system, review the budget comparison report to ensure that spending and program implementation is aligned while analyzing the progress toward program goals and against burn rates.
• Proactively identify and address financial issues and concerns in concert with other staff and partners to ensure adherence to financial guidelines and maintain transparent systems and records.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review actual financial performance against the budget and take corrective action to ensure that program expenses match the execution of activity plans and accurate effort reporting.

Representation and Communication

• Seek out opportunities to represent CRS programming in international circles and highlight the innovative work under FFPr.
• Publish on program results.
• In collaboration with CRS supervisor, act as primary program contact to donor and other local and international stakeholders, and be responsible for addressing all program matters.
• Represent CRS at external meetings with international and domestic stakeholders.
• In specific instances, prepare and deliver presentations of the project ongoing activities, challenges/opportunities, and results achieved.
• Strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies.
• Oversee the development and implementation of program communication strategies and materials, including compliance with donor’s branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures.
• Collaborate effectively and regularly with regional/HQ management and technical advisors, especially with regards to sharing and reviewing important communication with USDA.

Human Resources

• Manage recruitment portfolio for the program, in collaboration with Human Resources Department and CRS country program management, orient, and support the professional development of supervisees, providing timely, respectful feedback.
• Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
• Supervise and coach a team of CRS and consortium staff to meet program objectives.
• Oversee the management of the relationship with partner organizations, ensure regular communication and organization of review/planning workshops.
• With program staff, lead the identification of performance gaps and training needs of CRS and partner staff and ensure the design and delivery of high quality training, technical assistance, and administrative and financial support to all partner agencies, including the selection and coordination of consultants.

Scope: Supervises the FFPr Project team members including the Deputy Chief of Party, Head of Operations and MEAL Coordinator

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

Competencies Relevant for the Specific Position (include those that are applicable):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each program manager to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results:

• Proven commitment to agricultural development from a climate smart approach.
• Proven commitment to working in partnership to influence systems and structure for greater impact.

Key Working Relationships:

Supervisory: Deputy Chief of Party, Director of Operations, MEAL Coordinator

Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programs, Resource Management Coordinator, Deputy Regional Director, Regional Technical Advisors, HQ specialists (in PIQA & IDEA)
External: All project partners, Government officials, public and private sector stakeholders, donors, industry experts, local/international NGOs, and local and international Catholic agencies.

Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Post-graduate level degree in agricultural sciences, agricultural economics or other relevant field (PhD preferred).
• At least 10 years’ experience in management or coordination of projects, preferably in community development projects and improving the quality of Coffee, Dry Beans, and Horticulture.
• Experience in implementing programs aimed at improving agricultural productivity and expanding trade of agricultural products.
• Experience in establishing and building capacity of agricultural cooperatives, training farmers in improved animal and plant production, providing microfinance to farmers, developing agricultural value chains and market linkages to private sector actors.
• Prior experience of US government funding and knowledge of USG rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing large-scale program budgets and work plans.
• Extensive experience in implementing programs in coordination with local partner organizations, including faith-based organizations and local church structures. Experience managing partner relationships using participatory methods.
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a range of key program stakeholders, and managing complex relationships with actors from the private and public sectors, donors and other collaborating agencies.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in leading large, multicultural teams, facilitating the production of results and resolving sensitive and complicated work issues with staff and host country counterparts at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of statistical packages and GIS databases preferred (Access, MS Project, SPSS, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of CRS Partnership strategy and Partner management experience an advantage

Personal Skills

• Proven leadership, and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams
• Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages
• Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments
• Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills; detail oriented
• Ability to think critically, effectively manage change and problem solve
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with demonstrated strength in relationship management
• Ability to be flexible, persistent, and diplomatic and to gain respect among staff, local community leaders, church and secular partners, as well as local government ministries and donor organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi- cultural team, but be self-motivated and accountable for program implementation and work independently if needed.

Required/Desired Foreign Language

Fluency in English & excellent English writing skills especially with the ability to produce quality written reports for the donor in English on a timely basis. Professional level fluency in oral and written Spanish also required.

Travel Required

Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required up to 70% of the time

Internal applicants are strongly encouraged to apply within first 10 days of posting

NOTE: All interested applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application

EOE/M/F/D/V

How to apply:

Apply online: http://bit.ly/2h3q2CX

Organization: War Child International
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 09 Jan 2017

PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT MANAGER COLOMBIA (local contract)

War Child Holland’s programme in Colombia

War Child Holland (WCH) has been working in Colombia since 2006 to improve children’s psychosocial well-being and strengthen their capacity to cope with the violence they experience. Together with parents and caregivers, teachers, and children themselves, we work to boost protection mechanisms and prevent the recruitment and use of children by armed groups. We also work with schools in the country to ensure that vulnerable children have a protective and safe learning environment. Psychosocial support, education and measures to boost children’s participation in local decision-making processes are frequently combined to ensure our interventions are as effective as possible.

Your challenge

· Ensure that the WCH Colombia programme is in line with WCH´s global mandate and the WCH Country Strategy;

· Liaise and coordinate with the WCH country office team and all local implementing partners to oversee the general quality of programme implementation in-country, guaranteeing WCH standards and processes;

· Built the capacity of local staff and local partners to safeguard sustainability of the programme;

· Technical/content advisor to the Country Director (CD) and a member of the Country Management Team (CMT);

· Delegated responsibility for the development of the programme and project proposals;

· You are mostly located at the country office in Bogotá with frequent travel to the different field locations, including high risk areas.

Knowledge

Required:

· University Degree in relevant social and/or management discipline.

· Excellent Spanish and English (oral and written).

· Good knowledge of at least one of the three WCH key technical areas: psychosocial support for children, child protection and/or education;

· Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative monitoring & evaluation tools;

Desirable:

· Knowledge of the Colombian context and Latin American context.

Experience

Required**:**

· Proven experience in NGO programme management;

· Proven experience in training and capacity building of staff.

Desirable:

· Experience with (post)conflict contexts.

Skills

· Ability to deliver advice in a clear, synthetic and well-structured way;

· Social and communicative skills for coaching and managing of staff;

· Excellent written skills for proposals and reporting;

· Ability to assess social/ political situations and to act in a diplomatic way in delicate situations;

· Coaching, capacity building and training skills;

· Analytical and problem solving skills.

Attitude

· Affinity with War Child’s mandate;

· Creative thinking;

· Stress-resilient to be able to cope with deadlines and complex problems;

· Cultural and gender sensitive.

We offer

· A challenging job, within an inspiring and motivated team of people and the backup of a strong and professional organisation in Colombia.

· Colombia based local contract, with possibility of renewal. This contract includes all the legal benefits established by Colombian law and opportunities to develop and learn professionally.

· War Child beliefs in long-term relationship with staff with regard to career planning and multi-country/programme experience

This is a national position with national labour conditions. War Child Holland strives to build local capacity as much as possible.

Job Location: Colombia, Bogotá

Contract: Starting with a 1 year contract with the intention to prolong

Starting date: As soon as possible

Your team: The PDM manages the Colombia staff of the programme unit: “Programme Development”, advisors and consultants. Others as defined by the CD.

Essential functional relations: Country Director (CD), thematic coordinators, project Managers, Field Location Managers, “Programme Development” advisors, trainer(s) and field staff.

How to apply:

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send a CV and a letter of motivation before the 9^th of
January 2017. Make sure to use the following hyperlink to apply:

https://war-child-holland-colombia.onlinevacatures.nl/es/Empleo/Inscribirse/68249

Kindly mention where you found this vacancy. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

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Organization: International Maize and Wheat Improvement
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 30 Apr 2017

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

CIMMYT seeks a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated and service-oriented professional for the position of Director of Finance to work in the Finance Department in the Corporate Services Program. The Director of Finance is responsible for leading all activities of the Finance function globally.

The selected candidate will be based at CIMMYT’s main campus in Texcoco, State of Mexico, located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico.

Specific duties:

• Manage all functions led by the Finance Department and its Staff with direct responsibility over the activities of Treasury, Accounting and Reporting, Procurement, and Budgeting functions ensuring compliance.
• Acting as a service oriented Finance Business partner, advise the Director General, members of the Management Committee, CIMMYT Country Representatives and other senior members of CIMMYT on all Finance related matters.
• Contribute to other department’s projects and partner with the heads of other Corporate Services (Business Services, Finance, Legal, Communication) with the aim of adding value to CIMMYT’s operations and Research programs globally.
• Prepare and present financial strategies and reports to the Management Committee.
• Prepare reports and analyses for the Board of Trustees.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures, to streamline operations, and provide effective and timely information and support.
• Manage the Finance Managers of regional and country offices.
• Propose and implement changes to CIMMYT’s financial reports, including the annually audited reports, as required.
• Represent CIMMYT from time to time in international fora.
• Lead the development and implementation of automated financial systems including workflow automation.
• Facilitate internal and external audits.
• Monitor the overall performance of the Finance Department (team members, budget, assets, systems, etc.).
• Participate as an active member of the CIMMYT Management Committee, which is responsible for assisting the Director General in making strategic decisions.
• Other responsibilities or duties as may be assigned.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

• Master degree in International Finance Management, Accounting, Finance or related field and CPA, CA, CFA, or similar accreditation; strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in financial management internationally, ideally gained in both the private and public sectors or Non For-Profit.
• Experience in the formulation and implementation of major financial reforms, e.g. new approaches to internal costing, ERP systems, remapping Charts of Accounts, and overall preparation of financial reports.
• Experience in managing project -based accounting systems.
• Experience in operating in a matrix-style management internationally.
• Experience in the formulation and implementation of Finance strategic plans.
• Experience in the creation, amendment, implementation, and enforcement of Finance policies which are suitable for a diverse international organization.
• Experience living and/or working in a developing country.
• Ability to listen, to understand the needs, and to meet these needs.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team.
• Ability to motivate and manage staff.
• Excellent communication skills, orally and written, including the ability to make persuasive presentations.
• English and Spanish required. Other languages a plus.
• Knowledge of Dynamics AX will be an advantage.

The position is for an initial fixed-term for three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

How to apply:

Candidates must apply here for 16848 Director of Finance. Screening and follow up of received applications will begin on Thursday, 5th January 2017. Incomplete applications (CV and Cover Letter) will not be taken into consideration. Cover Letter should refer explicitly to the essential qualifications, skills, and competencies stated above providing clear and concrete examples of where, when, and how the experience was gained. For further information on the selection process, please contact Enrique Martinez at e.m.sanchez@cgiar.org
This position will remain open until filled. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

Organization: International Maize and Wheat Improvement
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 30 Apr 2017

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

CIMMYT seeks a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated and service-oriented professional for the position of Head of Human Resources to work in the Human Resources Unit in the Corporate Services Program. The Head of Human Resources is responsible for leading all activities of the Human Resources function globally.

The selected candidate will be based at CIMMYT’s main campus in Texcoco, State of Mexico, located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico.

Specific duties:

• Manage all functions led by the Human Resources Department and its Staff with direct responsibility over the activities of Organizational Development and Training, Recruitment and Mobility, Compensation and Benefits, Performance and Career Management, HR Information Systems, Payroll) as well as the management of Internationally Recruited Staff and Locally Recruited Staff globally.
• Acting as a service oriented HR Business partner, advise the Director General, members of the Management Committee, CIMMYT Country Representatives and other senior members of CIMMYT on all HR related matters.
• Contribute to other department’s projects and partner with the heads of other Corporate Services (Business Services, Finance, Legal, Communication) with the aim of adding value to CIMMYT’s operations and Research programs globally.
• Together with Legal and other stakeholders, ensure CIMMYT’s institutional HR policies are strictly implemented.
• Propose amendments to human resources policies and procedures and manage the implementation of these, with the aim of attracting, developing, protecting, motivating and retaining excellent Staff.
• Ensure ethical practices are applied within the HR Department, consistent with the CIMMYT’s strategy and values.
• Prepare and present human resources strategies and reports to the Executive Committee, Management Committee, Board of Trustees and/or other stakeholders.
• With the support of the Communication department, proactively propose and contribute to Internal communication initiatives.
• With the support of the ICT department, implement robust and reliable HRIS tools supporting the HR operations (HRM system, Performance management, career development, Payroll system, HR metrics and KPIs, etc.).
• Represent CIMMYT from time to time in international fora.
• Monitor the overall performance of the HR Department (team members, budget, assets, systems, etc.).
• Participate as an active member of the CIMMYT Management Committee, which is responsible for assisting the Director General in making strategic decisions.
• Other responsibilities or duties as may be assigned.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

• Master degree in International HR Management, Law or related field of study (psychology, international trade, political sciences, business administration, etc.).
• Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in the management of human resources internationally, ideally gained in both the private and public sectors or Non For-Profit.
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations related to human resources in several legal systems.
  Experience in operating in a matrix-style management internationally.
• Experience in the formulation and implementation of human resources strategic plans.
• Experience in the creation, amendment, implementation, and enforcement of Human Resource policies which are suitable for a diverse international organization.
• Experience living and/or working in a developing country.
• Ability to listen, to understand the needs, and to meet these needs.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team.
• Ability to motivate and manage staff.
• Excellent communication skills, orally and written, including the ability to make persuasive presentations.
• English and Spanish required. Other languages a plus.
• Knowledge of Dynamics HRM will be an advantage.

The position is for an initial fixed-term for three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

How to apply:

Candidates must apply here for 16847 Head of Human Resources. Screening and follow up of received applications will begin on Thursday, 5th January 2017. Incomplete applications (CV and Cover Letter) will not be taken into consideration. Cover Letter should refer explicitly to the essential qualifications, skills, and competencies stated above providing clear and concrete examples of where, when, and how the experience was gained. For further information on the selection process, please contact Enrique Martinez at e.m.sanchez@cgiar.org
This position will remain open until filled. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.